How to permanently disable the news feed on Xiaomi smartphones: the full guide

MIUI News Feed is one of the most controversial features of Xiaomi’s firmware, which automatically uploads content to the home screen of a smartphone. For some users, it’s a convenient way to keep up with the latest developments, for others – annoying advertising and unnecessary traffic consumption. If you fall into the second category, this article will help completely remove or hide the newsfeed on any Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or Black Shark device.

The problem is that Xiaomi doesn’t provide an obvious option to disable the tape in the settings – it needs to either deactivate through hidden menus or remove system applications. We’ll look at all working methods, including those that work without root rights, and explain why some methods may stop working after MIUI updates. Importantly, some instructions require caution, as improper actions can lead to shell malfunctions.

Why News Feeds Are Appearing on Xiaomi and Can They Be Deleted Forever?

The news feed in MIUI is part of the com.miui.miservice system application (or com.xiaomi.channel in older versions) that is responsible for displaying content on the home screen. It is integrated into the MIUI launcher, so simply removing the application through settings will not work. Moreover, after major firmware updates, the tape can return automatically even if you have previously disabled it.

The main reasons why users want to get rid of the news feed:

• 📵 Traffic consumption – the tape loads data in the background, which is critical for tariffs with limited Internet.
• 🛑 Intrusive advertising – among the news are often found promotional materials Xiaomi and partners.
• 🔋 Battery discharge – background activity of the application increases power consumption.
• 🎨 Aesthetics – tape takes up space on the home screen, disrupting the minimalist design.

Can we remove the tape forever? Yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ No root rights: You can disable via settings or hidden menus, but after updating MIUI It may be necessary to repeat the procedure.
• ✅ Root rights: possible complete removal of system APK-Files, but this is risky for the stability of the system.
• ⚠️ In some models (for example, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T) The tape may be part of the launcher, and its removal will lead to failures.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the tape in standard settings, which works on most devices with MIUI 12-14, but may not be available on some regional firmware (e.g. Europe or India).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Main screen (or desktop).
2. Find the News Feed option (or App Vault on English firmware).
3. Switch the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action if a warning appears.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. Click the empty seat on the home screen → select Home Screen Settings.
2. Scroll down to the News Feed section and turn it off.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for Redmi Note 11) the tape disable option may be hidden, in which case try changing the region in the settings to India or China - sometimes this reveals additional options.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (without root but with PC)

If the standard shutdown does not work, you can remove the tape using ADB-Android Debug Bridge, which doesn't require root rights, but you need a computer and enabled debugging. USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

adb

adb devices

The serial number of your device should appear.

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice

For older versions of MIUI, you may need to:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.channel

Once the command is executed, the tape will disappear from the main screen. [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], So the application is protected from removal on your firmware - try the following method.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Xiaomi USB Drivers from the official website or through the Mi PC Suite.

Method 3: Using a third-party launcher

If previous methods have failed, the radical solution is to install an alternative launcher, which will completely replace the standard MIUI interface, including the news feed.

• 📱 Nova Launcher – flexible configuration, gesture support, no advertising.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – open source, minimalist design, close to the stock Android.
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for performance, themes support.
• 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows, synchronization with PC.

How to determine:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play.
2. After installation, click the Home button and select the new launcher as the main one.
3. Customize the interface to your liking – the MIUI newsfeed will no longer be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: Some functions MIUI (For example, Dual Apps or Child Mode may not work properly with third-party launchers. Check compatibility on forums before installing, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

Method 4: Disable via Google Settings (for some models)

On devices with Google Discover preinstalled (such as POCO X5 Pro or Xiaomi 12T), the news feed can be part of Google services, in which case it can be disabled through your account settings:

Instructions:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Commons. → Discover tape.
4. Turn off the option to Show on the main screen.

If the tape is not gone, try it again:

• Remove Google app updates to Settings → Apps.
• Clear the cache and data of the Google app.

Method 5: Remove system APKs (root only)

If you have root rights (like Magisk), you can completely delete the files responsible for the newsfeed, which is the most reliable method, but also the most risky one - incorrect actions can lead to the launcher's failure or the need to flash it.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/.
3. Find and delete the following files (names may vary depending on the version of MIUI): MiService (or MiService.apk) MiuiDaemon ChannelService (older versions)

Reset the device.

If you have problems after deleting (for example, the launcher stopped opening), restore deleted files from the backup or reflash the device.

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Before you delete your system files, make sure to back up your files via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery.

What to do if the tape appears again after the update

One of the most frustrating features of the MIUI newsfeed is its ability to return after firmware updates, which is because Xiaomi restores system applications when installing new versions of MIUI, to avoid the tape reappearing:

Advice:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📥 Install updates manually by pre-checking reviews on forums (e.g., on the Internet). 4PDA) ribbon-return.
• 🛠️ Use patches for Magisk that block the recovery of remote applications (e.g., Universal SafetyNet Fix or the Remote Remote Applications module). MIUI Blocker).
• 🔍 Check out the new versions. MIUI for hidden options – sometimes Xiaomi adds the ability to turn off the tape in deep settings.

If the tape does return, repeat one of the methods described above. For root devices, you can also use Tasker or Automate to automatically remove the tape after each update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi newsfeed